The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $141,612 (Level D), reflecting the salary of a position based in Sioux Falls, SD. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Legal Director, ACLU of North Dakota, South Dakota, & Wyoming Sioux Falls, SD or Fargo, ND Hybrid role of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month in office
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Dakotas/Wyoming Chapter, the Legal Director will lead and expand the ACLU legal program across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the legal department. At the direction of the Executive Director, the Legal Director will be responsible for crafting and executing legal strategy that advances the ACLU of SD/ND/WY mission, as well as handling the day-to-day management of legal staff and cooperating attorneys. As a critical member of the office's senior leadership team, the Legal Director will provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy in priority areas of criminal justice, immigrants’ rights, Indigenous justice, LGBTQ and Two Spirit equality, reproductive rights, and voting rights, as well as other areas including First Amendment rights.
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
· Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
· Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
· Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
· Significant years of trial and appellate litigation experience in state and federal courts, including class actions, with a strong interest and experience in constitutional law and civil rights
· Proven ability to effectively manage legal staff, run diverse and high-performing teams, and savviness in both direct and indirect people leadership with the ability to work effectively in coordination with non-legal teams engaged in advocacy, communications, and development
· Admitted to the South Dakota, North Dakota, or Wyoming Bar or eligible for admission on motion
· Excellent organizational skills and a creative and strategic approach to problem-solving and litigation
· Creative, persuasive, results-oriented, self-starting, persevering, and willing to learn
· Ability to engage in litigation with minimal support staff
· High ethical standards and genuine interest in developing authentic relationships
· Team player who inspires collaboration, lifts the work of others, and maintains balance and perspective with patience
About ACLU of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.
